Job Description
Carry out microbiological analysis of food products medicines, public health products and medical devices
Develop and validate microbiological test methods
Develop guidelines, manuals and SOPs for microbiology
Maintain microbiological reference organisms and culture media
Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals and reagents;
Interpreting results and estimating uncertainties of measurement
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Laboratory Director.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment;
Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;
Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports
Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing;
Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spare parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
Demonstrating the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within your respective Unit in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
Participating in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
Doing the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Risk management skills
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Knowledge in Basic statistics applied in analytical laboratory
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Knowledge in analytical method validation/Method verification
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Knowledge in estimation of measurement uncertainty applied to laboratory data
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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